Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise is a leading state expert institution of Ukraine founded in 1913. The work of the Institute is guided by the Constitution of Ukraine, the Law of Ukraine "On Forensic Examinations", the Law of Ukraine "On scientific and technical activity" procedural laws and other laws of Ukraine, Decrees of the President of Ukraine, decrees and orders of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, orders and instructions of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine and other legal acts.